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Kenya Association of Women in Tourism

Founded to empower women in tourism, KAWT unites professionals across sectors, fostering growth, leadership, and opportunity.

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Board 

Meet the dedicated team leading KAWT’s mission to empower women in Kenya’s tourism industry.

Trustee

Jane Adam

Trustee
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Faith Wathome

Trustee
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Lucy Macridis

Trustee
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Liz Ayany

Trustee
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Sallie Khavere

Trustee

Executive Committee

Our Executive Committee team sets the vision and direction for KAWT. With deep expertise in tourism, gender empowerment, and community development, they lead with purpose and passion. Their strategic guidance ensures we remain focused on creating lasting impact for women across Kenya’s tourism industry. 

National Chairperson

Pauline Nduva

National Chairperson
National Vice Chairperson

Catherine Gachie

National Vice Chairperson
National Secretary

Winnie Maru

National Secretary
National Treasurer

Piera Mukami

National Treasurer
Training & Mentorship Coordinator

Brenda Ndogo

Training & Mentorship Coordinator
Programs Coordinator

Elizabeth Tapawa

Programs Coordinator
Sustainability/CSR Coordinator

Janet Chamia

Sustainability/CSR Coordinator
MICE Coordinator

Charity Githinji

MICE Coordinator

Our Core Values

Guiding every step we take, these principles shape our mission to uplift and empower women in Kenya’s tourism industry.

We embrace diversity and ensure that all women have equal opportunities to participate and grow in the tourism sector. 

Inclusivity

We embrace diversity and ensure that all women have equal opportunities to participate and grow in the tourism sector. 
We strive for the highest standards in all our activities, programs, and services to our members and the community.

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in all our activities, programs, and services to our members and the community.
We encourage creative thinking and innovative approaches to address challenges in the tourism industry

Innovation

We encourage creative thinking and innovative approaches to address challenges in the tourism industry
We are committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices that benefit communities and preserve the environment.

Sustainability

We are committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices that benefit communities and preserve the environment.
We value collaborative relationships with stakeholders to create greater impact and sustainable solutions in the tourism industry.

Partnerships

We value collaborative relationships with stakeholders to create greater impact and sustainable solutions in the tourism industry.

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Our Partners

Our Partners in making the world a better place.

KWS
IPWR
KICC
MTW
TRA
KEPSA
KUC
GTTP
SU
KCB
KAA
WRTI
AIHT
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